West Bloomfield school district issues statement on arrested football player

A West Bloomfield football player allegedly assaulted a 67-year-old Stoney Creek assistant coach after the Cougars' 50-28 win Friday night. Third-year West Bloomfield coach Ron Bellamy (above) has reportedly kicked the player off the team. (The Oakland Press file photo)

Charges may be sought against a West Bloomfield High School football player after an assistant Stoney Creek High School coach was knocked out in a post-game argument.

Tension at the conclusion of the football game at Stoney Creek in Rochester Hills resulted in the West Bloomfield player being taken away in handcuffs Friday at the Oakland Activities Association Red Division matchup.

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office and Rochester Police Department took the player into custody and questioned him at the Rochester Police Department. He was later released to the custody of his parents.

The trouble started with Stoney Creek leading 35-7 late in the fourth quarter, and animosity between the two sidelines started to escalate.

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Following West Bloomfield scoring a meaningless touchdown in the final 15 seconds of the game to make it 50-28, the Lakers attempted an on-side kick.